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1 week agoTwelve South's magnetic PowerBug charger is down to just $35
The Twelve South PowerBug simplifies charging by plugging directly into the wall and powering multiple devices simultaneously.
Shedding fresh light on the "small patterns we repeat in our everyday lives," Los Angeles-based multi-media artist and fashion designer Tommy Bogo of has just launched the Monogram Collection of iPhone 16 + 17 cases, tripod stands, and tripod wallets with equally forward-looking and format-defying producer . Reflecting both entities' desire to challenge the conventions of function and iconography, the fresh offering also stems from a re-assessment of what's actually needed in our increasingly nomadic times.
If you either agree with this sentiment or just don't have the funds to upgrade to the new device, there are a few things you can do to make your current phone feel and look like new again. Not sure where to start? We're here to help with four tested and reviewed products that will instantly give your device a facelift - and the most affordable pick costs just $9.
Ken Pillonel's latest project aims to fight planned obsolescence by giving people one less reason to replace their old iPhones, and builds on his viral mod from 2021 by improving support for fast charging. "This time, I'm turning that one-off DIY mod into a real product you can own," Pillonel said in the description of his latest YouTube video. "This isn't just a hack anymore; it's the biggest project I've ever done."